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Yellowstone Guide Charlie Kress
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Guide: Charlie KressShort Bio: Born in Billings, MT and raised in Kalispell, Charlie's love for the great outdoors was practically innate. While living in the beautiful Flathead Valley (Kalispell) she was able to take advantage of Glacier Park, hiking and cross-country skiing. She received her Bachelor's Degree from University of Montana-Western in Dillon, MT and her Master's Degree from MSU-Billings in Education. Charlie adores working with young people and teaches World History/Psychology at Skyview High School in Billings. While at Skyview, she has guided high school students to London, Scotland and Washington D.C. When school is out of session, Charlie spends her summers hiking, biking, camping and river guiding. She lives in Billings with her two dogs, Daphne and Daisy.
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Charlie's Guide Survey:
What's your favorite vacation destination?
I seem to like warm places in the winter and cool places in the summer. I don't really have one place. I was in Guantanoma Bay, Cuba for spring break — it is my new favorite place.
What's your favorite hike?
In Yellowstone — Lost Lake
15 minutes from my house — running the rimrocks
Overall, anything in Glacier National Park — that is where I got my start hiking
Mountain Bike — A great trail about an hour north of Sun Valley, ID. It goes straight up and then straight down.
Road Bike — MS150 from Red Lodge, Absorkee then back to Billings — 100 miles total
What's your favorite trip to guide?
Yellowstone, of course! I grew up traveling to Yellowstone Park every summer. No matter how much time a person spends in Yellowstone, there is always something new to learn.
What do you do that makes a guest's vacation special?
You'll have to come on one of my trips to find out!
Favorite Movie: Forest Gump
Favorite Book: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
Favorite Song: Settlin' by Sugarland
Describe the most amazing experience you've had while guiding a trip:
My favorite part of every trip is seeing the animals with my guests. It still gives me goose bumps when one of my guests sees an animal they have never seen. It reminds me of how lucky I am to live so close to Yellowstone Park.
When did you first catch the travel bug?
I am not really sure when it happened. Currently I have been inspired by my "real job" to travel. I teach World History so I always want to go some place that I have recently taught. I am always telling my students that we need to take a field trip to such-and-such a place.
What are your hobbies?
I think I am like every other Montanan in that I enjoy doing all outdoor activities whatever the season. I spend much of my time with my 2 dogs. I also enjoy reading and working my yard.
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